Night of the Demons III

Night of the Demons III

Year: 1997

Runtime: 85 mins

Language: English

Director: Jim Kaufman

ComedyHorrorHorror the undead and monster classicsGory gruesome and slasher horrorSurvival horror and zombie carnage

Angela returns, intent on throwing a night‑long party that descends straight into Hell. A group of rowdy teenagers, fleeing the police, hide out in the abandoned Hull House, only to discover that their sanctuary is a gateway for Angela’s malevolent revelry. Their mistake becomes a battle for survival against her demonic forces.

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Timeline & Setting – Night of the Demons III (1997)

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Time period

Halloween night, contemporary era

The action unfolds on Halloween night, with a crew of teenagers cruising through town and a night-shift officer patrolling Hull House. The late-hour setting heightens the sense of sudden terror as the house's supernatural forces awaken. The reference to a previous massacre at St. Rita's Academy hints at a history of violence that still haunts the present.

Location

Hull House, St. Rita's Academy, Convenience Store

Hull House is the central haunted location, an old building with a basement crematorium and an underground stream that demons cannot cross. It becomes a trap for the teenagers as Angela, the demon, manipulates them and reveals the house's sinister history. St. Rita's Academy is referenced as the site of a past massacre, giving the town a lingering sense of dread. The convenience store is the catalyst for the night’s violent events, where a robbery spirals into a deadly chase.

👻 Haunted 🏚️ Abandoned 🗺️ Town-wide

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Main Characters – Night of the Demons III (1997)

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Larry Day

Larry Day is a seasoned police officer on night watch at Hull House. He represents steady duty in the face of escalating danger and ultimately confronts Angela; he is killed with his own badge, a grim symbol of the demon’s reach into law and order.

👮 Officer 🛡️ Duty

Dewhurst

Lieutenant Dewhurst is nearing retirement and monitors the situation via security footage. He pieces together the teens' fear and works to help Holly and Nick escape, ultimately sacrificing himself in the confrontation with Angela.

🧭 Investigator 🕰️ Near retirement

Vince

Vince is a sociopathic teen who drives the group with reckless bravado and flippant cruelty. He provokes violence by stealing a gun and pushing others toward danger, and in the end is turned into a demon by Angela.

😈 Rebel 🔫 Recklessness

Lois

Lois is Vince's promiscuous girlfriend and a volatile presence in the road-tripping group. She becomes a target of demonic forces during the night and is drawn into the escalating chaos with the others.

🎀 Promiscuous 🥀 Risk-Taker

Nick

Nick is a loyal friend who tries to keep the group together and helps Holly in their escape plan. He shares a moment of connection with Holly in the attic and remains a steady ally amid the chaos.

🤝 Loyal 🧠 Cautious

Orson

Orson is Vince's more reserved sidekick who eventually takes a stand and watches over the others. He confronts Vince and is killed by Angela’s demon tongue in the house.

😶 Reserved 🗡️ Cautious

Abbie

Abbie is the shy friend who becomes a focal point for Angela’s manipulation. She is seduced and transformed into a demonic version of herself, playing a critical role in the night’s terror.

🌸 Shy 🐈 Cat-like

Holly

Holly is the head cheerleader who demonstrates leadership and resourcefulness. She survives the night by working with Nick to escape and resolves to guard Hull House’s fate, returning each Halloween.

🏆 Leader 🧭 Resourceful

Angela

Angela is the demon inhabiting Hull House, using seduction and fear to draw victims into possession. She is repeatedly thwarted and resurges, culminating in a final struggle at the gate to Hell.

👹 Demon 🧠 Manipulative

Reggie

Reggie is Vince's friend who gets drawn into the night's trouble, suffering injuries early on and ultimately being killed in the chaos.

🎯 Loyal 🏃 Impulsive

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Major Themes – Night of the Demons III (1997)

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👹 Demonic Possession

The core horror stems from Angela, a malevolent demon that inhabits Hull House and corrupts those who cross its threshold. Possession disguises itself within personalities, turning ordinary teens into threats for one another. The demon uses seductive power to manipulate victims into abandoning caution and sanity. The struggle centers on resisting an ancient evil that preys on fear and desire.

⚠️ Recklessness

A group of teens pushes boundaries with bravado and risky decisions. Their disregard for warnings and the house's ominous signs accelerates the supernatural attack. Consequences are brutal, underscoring that reckless choices invite deadly forces. The tension comes from watching how one night of bravado spirals into horror.

🕯️ Survival and Sacrifice

Characters are forced to choose between fighting and fleeing while cut off from safety. Dewhurst, Holly, and Nick make sacrifices to protect others, highlighting themes of courage under pressure. Sacrifice emerges as a running thread, from staving off demons to risking lives to seal the house's malevolent influence. The climax hinges on the cost of staying human amid encroaching evil.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 16:28

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